[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11565]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO DON DAVIS

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to Don Davis and thank him for his exceptional 
contributions to his community and the State of Colorado as a Rio 
Blanco County Commissioner. He will always be remembered as a dedicated 
public servant and leader of his community. As Don celebrates his 
retirement, let it be known that he leaves behind a terrific legacy of 
commitment to the people of Rio Blanco and the State of Colorado.
  For the last twenty-two years Don has dedicated his efforts to public 
service. He served on the School Board for seven years, and was 
President of Colorado Counties Incorporated in 1993. He has been very 
active in public land issues, serving on various commissions and 
committees, and was a part of the team that assisted in lobbying for 
the increase in PILT. He also was able to lead NACO into supporting the 
energy bill. Above all, Don is dedicated to his lovely wife Paula.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that County Commissioner Don Davis has 
ceaselessly dedicated his time and efforts to serving his county and 
the people of Colorado as a County Commissioner for Rio Blanco County. 
I am honored to bring his hard work and commitment to the attention of 
this body of Congress and this nation today. Thank you for all your 
service, Don, and I wish you and Paula all the best in your future 
endeavors.

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